AN IRON RED AND COBALT BLUE ‘WARRIOR’ PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLE APOCRYPHAL MARK OF EMPEROR YONGZHENG CHINA, QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY It rests on a short ring foot and has a tubular neck with a waisted collar and a slightly everted rim. It is painted in underglaze cobalt blue and iron red with warriors, including an archer and a beast with a human body and a bird face as well as wings, in a rocky landscape. The iron red has been used to pick out some parts, including the leaves. The base is inscribed in cobalt blue with an apocryphal six-character mùar of Emperor Yonghzheng in kaishu. H: 8 cm 铁红钴蓝士兵瓷鼻烟壶，雍正皇帝仿款 中国，清代，19世纪 NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.